The programme and booking form is now available for two yearly archaeology
and education conference, see below. Anyone interested in attending can use
the booking form below, or contact Don Henson, [log in to unmask]
ARCHAEOLOGY AND EDUCATION
13th to 16th September 2001
This conference (supported by English Heritage and the Learning and Teaching
Support Network) is aimed at all who are interested in archaeology and
education. It will cover the whole educational range from work with schools
to higher and adult continuing education. The sessions at the conference
will cover examples of current good practice, as well as issues and themes
that could be of interest in making archaeological education more relevant
for the 21st century.
A key issue to be explored at the conference will be the purpose of teaching
archaeology. It is increasingly evident that the study of the past needs to
highlight its relevance and utility to today's society. The government is
currently using the notion of social inclusion to tie together many aspects
of its work, including education. It is this which supports the development
of new agendas in education like citizenship and sustainable development.
Archaeology has an important part to play in enhancing quality of life and
supporting social inclusion. There will be specific sessions addressing
this theme at the conference, along with examples of good practice.
There will also be plenary sessions devoted to particular educational
sectors, ie 5-14 education, 14+ education (GCSE, A level etc), full-time and
part-time university education on Friday and Saturday mornings. Networks of
tutors in further, higher and continuing education will also have the chance
to meet and discuss issues of common concern on Saturday morning. Other
workshops will also be relevant to the concerns of various sectors.
Venue & accommodation
The conference will be held at the York campus of the University College of
Ripon and York St John. Accommodation will be in the study bedrooms of the
University College. There are no en-suite facilities but there are parking
facilities, bars, and a heated swimming pool. Alternative accommodation can
be arranged through the York Tourist Information Centre, tel. 01904 621756,
fax 01904 625618, website www.roomcheck.co.uk/yk
The city
York is a prime tourist attraction with a wealth of historic sites and
places to visit. The walled city is easily visited on foot, within which
buildings, or substantial fragments of buildings, and archaeological remains
from the Roman period onwards can be found. There are many pubs, tea rooms
and restaurants. Good second-hand book shops can also be found. Maps of York
will be provided to those attending the conference.
Any enquiries should be made to Don Henson, tel 01904 671417, fax 01904
671384, email [log in to unmask]
ARCHAEOLOGY AND EDUCATION 2001
PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
THURSDAY 13TH
Registration 3.00pm - 7.00 pm
Evening meal 7.00 pm (+ speaker)
FRIDAY 14TH
Registration 9.00 am - 11.00 am
Plenary session 9.15 am - 10.45 am
Four talks covering all educational levels
Peter Stone: introduction
Tim Copeland: archaeology in schools
Ben Walsh: archaeology in 14+ history
Kevin Greene: undergraduate entry
Sector plenaries 11.15 am - 12.45 pm
A choice four sector based sessions:
a. higher education
b. continuing education (SCACE)
c. further education
d. 5-14 education
Workshops 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
A choice of four themed workshops:
a. social inclusion - disabled groups
b. new technology - web page design
c. practical activities - artefact handling
d. organising learning - field trips
Workshops 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm
A choice of four themed workshops:
a. social inclusion - ethnic minorities
b. new technology - universities on line
c. practical activities - using SMRs
d. organising learning - excavations
SATURDAY 15TH
Registration 9.00 am - 11.00 am
Sector plenaries 9.00 am - 10.30 am
A choice four sector based sessions, with different themes to the Friday
plenaries:
a. higher education
b. continuing education (SCACE)
c. further education
d. general education
Workshops 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
A choice of workshops by sector:
a. higher education
b. continuing education (SCACE)
c. further education
d. general education
Workshops 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
A choice of four themed workshops:
a. social inclusion - socially disadvantaged
b. new technology - Archaeology Data Service
c. practical activities - surveying buildings
d. organising learning - assessment
Workshops 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm
A choice of workshops looking at current practice:
a. Wessex Archaeology
b. Young Archaeologists' Club
c. York Archaeological Trust
d. English Heritage
SUNDAY 16TH
Workshops 9.00 am - 10.30 am
A choice of four themed workshops:
a. social inclusion - special needs
b. new technology - archaeology on TV
c. practical activities - survey
d. organising learning - reconstruction
Plenary session 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Three talks setting the wider agenda:
citizenship
sustainability
creative & cultural education
Conclusion: Peter Stone 12.30 pm
Tour of York 2.00pm
An optional tour led by John Oxley, City Archaeologist
Session titles shown above are meant as a guide and may change by the time
of the conference.
BOOKING FORM
Name/s _____________________________________________________
Organisation _____________________________________________________
Position/s _____________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________
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Telephone ________________________ Fax ______________________
Email _____________________________________________________
Gender (for accommodation) Male Female
Please indicate below your accommodation and meal requirements. The
conference fee is designed to cover costs of administration, but also covers
the cost of conference facilities at the venue. Lunch will be a buffet
meal. A limited number of student places will be available at a reduced
conference fee of £10/day.
Conference Tea & Lunch Evening Bead & Sub-total
fee coffee meal breakfast
£20/day £3.50/day £5/day £11.50/day £25/day
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TOTAL FEE _____
Please give details of any dietary requirements.
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Please confirm with the CBA that you wish to attend by the Tuesday 12th
June.
The deadline for receipt of payment is Tuesday 31st July. Late applications
may be considered but acceptance into the conference is not guaranteed.
I enclose a cheque (made payable to the CBA) for _________
Please tick here if you would like a receipt _________
I require an invoice to be sent to the following address:
Organisation ______________________________________________
Department ______________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
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Post Code ____________________
Telephone ______________________________________________
Email ______________________________________________
An acknowledgement of application will be sent on receipt of the booking
form, along with a map of the venue. A full, detailed programme will be
issued to all delegates nearer the time.
Please detach and return this form to:
Archaeology and Education 2001, Council for British Archaeology, 111
Walmgate, York YO1 9WA
Don Henson
Education Officer
Council for British Archaeology
Bowes Morrell House
111 Walmgate
York YO1 9WA
tel: 01904 671417
fax: 01904 671384
website: http://www.britarch.ac.uk
